on the side
Example Sentences
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But Burris, a boxing fan, didn’t respond to Cook’s calls until the young lawyer offered him free tickets to one of his fights, which he was still doing on the side.
From Los Angeles Times
He said: "This is about more than a badge on the side of a train – and I will be working closely with ministers to improve West Midlands Railway services and raise standards."
From BBC
"I'm on the side of unity, fairness and hope," she said.
From BBC
Seeing him on the side of the stage was like “Oh, my little baby.”
From Los Angeles Times
“No…. Wait, yes! He had this big mole on the side of his neck,” said Mal.
From Literature
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